Vicks recalls nasal spray

Vicks has recalled tens of thousands of nasal sprays amid fears they could
contain a bacteria.

The company has discovered, after routine testing, the spray could contain the bacteria B. cepacia, which can cause serious infections in people with a weak immune system or with lung conditions.

There are no reports of anyone falling ill from the sprays, Procter & Gamble, the parent company said.

In total 120,000 of the sprays are being recalled in the US, Germany and Britain, with 40,000 of the affected sprays in this country. All the potentially infected sprays are being pulled from retailers' shelves and consumers are being urged to call a helpline if they are worried they own one of the affected products.

The only Vicks spray that is being recalled is Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution, 15 ml, with the lot number 9224028832.

A spokesman said: "The bacteria poses little medical risk to healthy individuals but that clearly is not acceptable."

Consumers can call 0800 555 515 if they are concerned and they will receive a full refund if they have one of the affected sprays.